updated 07:47 am EDT, Mon September 2, 2013

Sony leaves no powder dry with its Xperia Z Ultra, a phablet powerhouse

Sony surprised the smartphone market when it launched the Xperia Z Ultra in late June. With display dimensions at 6.4-inches firmly pushing its way into the small 7-inch tablet segment, it has been pitched as a large smartphone for users who want the biggest possible display that they can still fit comfortably into a jacket pocket. There is currently no smartphone with a larger display on the market, with even Samsung's phablets left trailing in its wake. But is bigger necessarily better? Read our full review of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra to find out.